The ordinance allows domestic partners to list each other as next of kin and enables them to visit each other in healthcare facilities in Sedona.

City benefits will also be extended to an employee's domestic partner.

Sedona Mayor Rob Adams said what's most important about passing the civil union ordinance is that it sends a message that the community supports equality and that "love is love," no matter your sexuality.

Same-sex couples who attended Tuesday's council meeting agreed and said Sedona is making an important statement.

"We are so excited," said Susan Broude. "We are elated."

Her partner of 14 years, Tami Pivnick, said, "We feel very validated and incredibly blessed and grateful to have a council support this."

Marc Luckey said, "It's a very good first step, having the council come forward and recognizing us. So, that helps a lot."

His partner of seven years, Greg Luckey, said, "It creates more of a grassroots feel toward those of us being able to get the equal rights and be granted the equality that everybody else in the country and state enjoys."

Of the dozens of people who attended the council meeting, only three spoke out against the ordinance.

If you are looking for some summer fun here are a few camps and activities to look forward to. MWR's outdoor pools, Carey on Sightseeing Road and Breezeway at 7190 Muir Street, will open the weekend before Memorial Day.

If you are looking for some summer fun here are a few camps and activities to look forward to. MWR's outdoor pools, Carey on Sightseeing Road and Breezeway at 7190 Muir Street, will open the weekend before Memorial Day.

The organization predicted 10 to 16 tropical systems, with five to nine becoming hurricanes. One to four of those hurricanes is predicted to develop into major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or above.

The organization predicted 10 to 16 tropical systems, with five to nine becoming hurricanes. One to four of those hurricanes is predicted to develop into major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or above.